Commun ty Matters Clay Center Presbyterian Manor
January 2018
Renaissance man – Roger Mall
Clay Center Presbyterian Manor resident Roger Mall is a man of many interests and talents — what some might call a “Renaissance Man.”
While he’s known for displaying his beautiful flowers and coleus, his interest extends beyond growing beautiful plants.
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“Years ago, I took up an interest in weaving. I made seven trips to the Navajo reservation in Arizona, where I learned firsthand how to wash and spin the wool, then weave it. It was a wonderful experience. We were immersed in the culture,” said Roger.
Roger’s talents have been on display in various museums, including one in western Kansas and one in Wichita.
“I contacted K-State to see if they wanted my weaving books, and they said they’d like an actual piece of my weaving as well. So I took it up there and
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Ren·ais·sance man ˈˌrenəˈˌsäns man noun a person with many talents or areas of knowledge.
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got to tour the textile department’s warehouse of all sorts of fabrics and fashions. It was a wonderful experience.”
Roger has always been a collector, and when his wife, Judith, died 35 years ago, she told him to “go out and do what you want to do.” He fulfilled her wishes and has enjoyed various hobbies and interests, including a marble collection.
“I had so many beautiful marbles, German ones, too. They were marvelous. I sold them recently and made quite a bit. It was time, but it was still hard.”
Roger has been involved in the arts for many, many years, after getting his start at the Kansas City Art Institute. He became a map maker for the military, and he later retired from that career. His daughter, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren live in the Kansas City area, and he enjoys spending time with them as well. We enjoy Roger’s variety of interests, and the many ways he’s shared them with us.
Christmas Party!
On Monday the 11th the independent and assisted living residents at CCPM had their annual Christmas party. The Clay Center Community High School Tiger Chorale provided the enterntainment for the evening. Those in attendance were trying to remember how many years that the Tiger Chorale have been coming to provide the entertainment. We know it has been at least 24.
Clay Center Presbyterian Manor’s Art is Ageless® call for entries underway
Clay Center Presbyterian Manor has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless® juried exhibit to be held February 24, 2018. Entries of artistic works will be accepted from any area artist who is 65 years of age or older to exhibit and/or compete for an opportunity to be featured in the 2019 Art is Ageless calendar.
Artists may choose to enter the exhibit only. For the competition, works are to have been completed in the past five years (since January 2013). There are nine categories, as well as designations of amateur or professional. Works to be entered for judging need to be at Presbyterian Manor by February 20. The Art is Ageless® Program encourages Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational
opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year.
Local competition winners will join winners from 16 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the systemwide level.
Entry forms and information can be picked up at Clay Center Presbyterian Manor, or by contacting Heather Germann at 785-632-5646 or hgermann@pmma.org. Or go online to ArtIsAgeless.org to view rules, download an entry form or enter online.
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